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Retail Trade · Chicago, IL

Schulze & Burch Biscuit CO.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Schulze & Burch Biscuit CO. ranks #16,133 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 7 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty71% serious
$21,500
OSHA penalties
7
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#16,133
of 99,447 penalized employers

Schulze & Burch Biscuit CO. in Chicago, IL has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 7 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $21,500. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Schulze & Burch Biscuit CO. 3 times over 3 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 7 violations, averaging 2.3 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #16,133 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 5 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Retail Trade industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (3.7x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Surf Wind and Fire in New Bern, NC is another retail trade employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.3
violations per inspection
71.4%
of violations were serious
#16,133
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 56/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 7 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (2.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Schulze & Burch Biscuit CO. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Retail Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Schulze & Burch Biscuit CO. runs far above peers (7.4x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts As of 2026

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$21,500 Bottom 16% least affordable more affordable than 16% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). This entry sits in this band. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). Above this entry. This employer $0 $55,000 every penalized U.S. employer, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026

Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?

Each dot is one of 21 Retail Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Schulze & Burch Biscuit CO..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.004.58.913.417.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedTNT TRAILER SALES LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17AFFORDABLE OFFICE SO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14HMO TEXAS TIRES 39, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4LES SCHWAB TIRE CENT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1JC PENNEY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2MEIJER DISTRIBUTION …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0VM INNOVATIONS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5GENERAL RV CENTER, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9COUNTRY BARN BABE, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3PORT CITY CONCRETE, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2DOLLAR TREE STORES, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12BARNES AND NOBLE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2MACY'S, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9GBS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2IT AND K ENTERPRISE …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11NAVY EXCHANGE NORTH …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14DOLLAR TREE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0MAVIS DISCOUNT TIRE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5WALMART INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9LOWES HIW INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3Schulze & Burch Bisc…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7
Schulze & Burch Biscuit CO. has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 7 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Retail Trade peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Schulze & Burch Biscuit CO. in the Retail Trade enforcement ledger

Retail Trade sector: Schulze & Burch Biscuit CO. is the #373 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 3,175 employers with nonzero fines ($21,500).

How Schulze & Burch Biscuit CO. Compares

Schulze & Burch Biscuit CO.'s 2.33 violations per inspection compares to the Retail Trade sector average of 1.7 violations per employer.

Against the Retail Trade industry average of $2,898 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs far above peers (7.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2010-08-29

Last Inspection

2013-03-26

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$7,167

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,571

What this shows 3 inspections over 3 years, averaging 2.3 violations per visit. That's $7,167 per inspection vs. the Retail Trade average of $3,571.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

5

Serious

71.4% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

14.3% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

14.3% of total

What this shows Serious violations involve hazards that could cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate intentional or knowing disregard of the law. Repeat violations are for hazards previously cited within the past 5 years.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$35,000

Current Penalty Amount

$21,500

Penalty Reduction

38.6%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $13,500 from the initial assessment of $35,000. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Retail Trade

How Schulze & Burch Biscuit CO. compares to the Retail Trade sector, which has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Schulze & Burch Biscuit CO. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 0.8
Violations 7 1.7
Total Penalty $21,500 $2,898
Avg Penalty per Inspection $7,167 $3,571
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Nationwide Retail Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Schulze & Burch Biscuit CO., both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($21,500 here).

The Home Depot $21,500 NY Kim Hong Noodle CO., INC. $21,505 CA N.R. Automotive INC. DBA New Rochelle Toyota $21,390 NY Fairway Market $21,380 NY

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

TNT Trailer Sales LLC 3 insp. Wayne, MI Affordable Office Solutions, LLC 3 insp. Lewiston, ME Hmo Texas Tires 39, LLC 3 insp. Denton, TX Les Schwab Tire Centers of WA, 3 insp. Spokane, WA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Retail Trade

Showing 5 of 12944 other employers tracked in this sector.

The Home Depot
New York, NY
2 inspections $21,500
Kim Hong Noodle CO., INC.
San Francisco, CA
4 inspections $21,505
Pacific Mini Mart
Pago Pago, AS
0 inspections $0
Surf Wind and Fire
New Bern, NC
0 inspections $0
Fiesta Imperial
Placentia, CA
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

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Figures reflect closed OSHA and WHD federal enforcement actions on record (2010–2026); not every workplace issue results in an inspection or investigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Schulze & Burch Biscuit CO. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Schulze & Burch Biscuit CO.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 7 violations across 3 inspections, including 5 serious violations. Compared to Retail Trade industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Schulze & Burch Biscuit CO. have? ▼
Schulze & Burch Biscuit CO. has 7 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $21,500.
How many OSHA inspections has Schulze & Burch Biscuit CO. had? ▼
Schulze & Burch Biscuit CO. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-08-29 and the most recent on 2013-03-26. This averages 2.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Schulze & Burch Biscuit CO.? ▼
Schulze & Burch Biscuit CO. has been assessed $21,500 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $35,000 (a 38.6% reduction).
Does Schulze & Burch Biscuit CO. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Schulze & Burch Biscuit CO. has 5 serious violations, and 1 repeat violations. Serious violations involve hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate the employer intentionally or knowingly disregarded the law.
What industry does Schulze & Burch Biscuit CO. operate in? ▼
Schulze & Burch Biscuit CO. operates in the Retail Trade sector (NAICS code 445291). This industry has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 10,505 total OSHA inspections and $37.51M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Schulze & Burch Biscuit CO. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Schulze & Burch Biscuit CO. ranks #16,133 (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). The ordinal is a live COUNT of employers with a lower total_current_penalty; see the methodology page for the exact derivation.
How does Schulze & Burch Biscuit CO.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Schulze & Burch Biscuit CO.'s total OSHA penalty of $21,500 is above the Retail Trade industry average of $2,898 per employer (7.4x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, Surf Wind and Fire in New Bern, NC is a similar retail trade employer with $0 in current penalties.
Data Sources & Methodology ▼

Data as of 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA, WHD).

Source: OSHA Enforcement Data

Inspection and violation records from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Labor, covering the period 2010–2026. Includes inspection dates, violation types (serious, willful, repeat, other-than-serious), and penalty amounts. Penalties shown are current assessed amounts and may differ from original citations due to settlement, contest, or reduction.

Source: Wage and Hour Division (WHD)

Compliance actions from the WHD, covering enforcement of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), including minimum wage, overtime, and child labor violations. Back wages represent amounts owed to affected employees as determined by WHD investigations.

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